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Landlord roof survey in Sydenham, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sydenham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London area like Sydenham, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Sydenham
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Sydenham with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sydenham (SE26, SE20, SE23)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Sydenham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Sydenham?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sydenham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Sydenham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys around Sydenham
Historic houses such as Kingswood House, about 1.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sydenham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as Kirkdale School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Sydenham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Sydenham is about 3 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. We cover Sydenham and the rest of Greater London. Sydenham is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Surveys in SE26, SE20 and SE23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Byne Road, Lucas Road and Cator Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Penge (1 mile south), Crystal Palace (1 mile south-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile north-west), Perry Vale (1 mile north-east) and Anerley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Near you in Sydenham
We work in homes and buildings around St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School, Sydenham High School and Mayow Park, among other places. Sydenham has its own railway station: Sydenham station. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and Crystal Palace Museum (1 mile west). Open spaces near Sydenham include Dacres Wood and Knight's Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.